Mission Statement and Strategic Plan

Gadsden State’s coaches and Athletics administration are fully committed to supporting the education mission of the College. As such, the vision of the Athletic Department is to promote and provide the greatest opportunity for student-athletes to grow to become better students, better athletes and better people... EVERYDAY CHAMPIONS!

Mission Statement: 

To develop and empower student-athletes to live a life of purpose by optimizing achievement in academics, competition and life. We embrace diversity and seek excellence while highlighting the implications of ethics, character and integrity. As a member of Gadsden State Athletics, we strive to have every one of our student-athletes understand that organizational teamwork, community involvement and hard work lead to perseverance and success throughout life.

Core Values

• Character
• • We speak honestly, act ethically, persevere through challenges, honor our commitments and take ownership of our actions and decisions.
• Teamwork
• • We come together with open communication, mutual respect and a shared vision to serve all members of our community.
• Excellence
• • We are relentless in pursuing greatness through passion, hard work, intelligence and discipline.

STRATEGIC PLAN 

Being an institution of higher learning, Gadsden State strives to deliver on a promise of excellence. As an athletic department, we have identified significant areas of focus that will serve as platforms from which we will continue to deliver, build and improve successful experiences through:

1. Academic Excellence and Personal Development
2. Building Competitive Excellence
3. Community Engagement and Financial Performance

GOAL 1: Dedication to Academic Excellence and Personal Development

• OBJECTIVE 1.1: Empower student-athletes to use their athletic platform to thrive academically and graduate from Gadsden State.
• OBJECTIVE 1.2: Maintain our focus on strengthening our culture of well-being with a creative environment of holistic learning where the student-athlete can grow and learn to lead a healthy, purposeful and impactful life.
• OBJECTIVE 1.3: Expand academic relationships and cultivate new partnerships with campus offices and student services so the student-athlete is provided innovative, customized and comprehensive support to achieve academic and professional success.

TRACKING PROGRESS FOR ACHIEVEMENT

• Retention Rates for first-year student-athletes
• Graduation Rates
• Track academic performance for each sport
• Track and monitor academic progress throughout the semester (i.e., progress reports, tutoring, study hall, class withdraws, etc.)
• Team building exercises for each sport and department
• Provide mental health engagement opportunities

 GOAL 2: Commitment to Competitive Excellence

• OBJECTIVE 2.1: Ensure that our resources and facilities provide our student-athletes with every ability and opportunity to maximize their full athletic potential.
• OBJECTIVE 2.2: Continue to attract, retain and develop championship-caliber coaches to ensure the maximum development of our student-athletes.
• OBJECTIVE 2.3: Compete for ACCC and NJCAA championships in every sport. 

 TRACKING PROGRESS FOR ACHIEVEMENT

 GOAL 3: Optimize Community Engagement and Financial Performance

• OBJECTIVE 3.1: Expand the Gadsden State Athletics brand and deepen our community impact by expanding the club sports options, recreation leagues and varied curriculum for camps and events throughout the year.
• OBJECTIVE 3.2: Optimize the fan game day experience, engagement opportunities, improved concessions options and viewing and entertainment options.  
• OBJECTIVE 3.3: Focus on better methods to serve our students, faculty and administration by building strong connections and developing a more affluent engagement with our campus community.
• OBJECTIVE 3.4: Develop responsible innovative strategies to strengthen and enhance the resources needed for student-athletes to achieve academic and athletic excellence.

 TRACKING PROGRESS FOR ACHIEVEMENT